2016 Fantasy Baseball Rankings & ProjectionsStarting Pitcher #16

In his fourth start of the 2015 season Wainwright injured his ankle while batting and, five days later, would end up undergoing surgery to repair an Achilles tendon rupture. Adam did return to the Cardinals' bullpen in September but managed to make just six appearances (including three postseason appearances) last year. He's expected to rejoin the rotation this year and reclaim his spot at the top of the Cards' rotation. Prior to the 2015 season, the 34 year old won 19 or 20 games four times in the previous five seasons. For his career, Adam has 1,326 strikeouts (second in Cardinals' history behind Bob Gibson) and 121 career wins (eighth in Cardinals' history). Wainwright has been a perennial Top 10 Fantasy Pitcher throughout his career so being able to draft him as the 16th Pitcher off the board this year could pay off in a big way.